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DNO - As part of their ongoing working trip in Sydney, Australia, the Da Nang delegation continued its investment promotion and cooperation activities in Sydney, Australia on November 3, with focus on wireless communications technology and the low-altitude economy.
At the University of Sydney, the Da Nang delegation met with Professor Yonghui Li, Director of the Wireless Engineering Laboratory, and other scientists to discuss the latest research in wireless communications, long-range Wi-Fi technology, smart sensors, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications, along with Wi-Fi sensing technology.
Deputy Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Ngo Xuan Thang highly appreciated the practical potential of these studies and expressed his desire to conduct pilot tests of the technologies in suitable areas of the city.
Da Nang wished to serve as a bridge connecting scientists, universities, and businesses to promote technology transfer and eventually facilitate the commercial production of related equipment locally, he added.
On the occasion, Mr. Vu Quang Hung, Head of the Da Nang Specific Economic Zones Authority (DSEZA), introduced investment incentives and infrastructure at Da Nang Hi-Tech Park.
He also affirmed the city’s readiness to facilitate research and development (R&D) projects, testing activities, and the production of components and smart telecommunications equipment by Australian partners.
Also on the same day, the delegation met with representatives of Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) to discuss the possibility of establishing a direct air route connecting Da Nang with western Sydney.
WSI began welcoming its first commercial flights on October 25, 2026, with an initial designed capacity of around 10 million passengers per year. A key feature of the airport is its ability to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, without the night-flight restrictions imposed at the existing Kingsford Smith Airport.
Meanwhile, Da Nang International Airport is planned to meet ICAO Category 4E standards. In 2025, the airport served more than 15.29 million passengers.
Under the master plan approved in February 2026, Da Nang International Airport's annual capacity is expected to increase to 20 million passengers by 2030. Its Terminal 2 has also received a five-star international rating from Skytrax for three consecutive years from 2024 - 2026.
The number of Australian visitors to Da Nang is showing positive growth. In the first nine months of 2026, the city welcomed 376,981 visitors from Australia, up 43.86% year on year.
Meanwhile, in 2025, the total number of passengers traveling between New South Wales and Vietnam exceeded 500,000.
At the meeting, Da Nang’s leaders proposed the two sides coordinate data sharing and analyze the profiles of passengers traveling in both directions.
They also suggested studying options for seasonal trial operations or selecting appropriate flight frequencies during the initial phase, coordinating destination promotion, and exploring support mechanisms for launching the route in accordance with regulations.
At the same time, a working group led by Mr. Vu Quang Hung, Head of DSEZA, visited the Macquarie University Advanced Drone Systems Research Center, Australia.
The group met with Professor Richard Han, the center’s director, and other experts, to discuss unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology and the low-altitude economy.
Professor Richard Han introduced the center’s interdisciplinary research model, which brings together more than 20 scientists and focuses on five key areas: autonomous UAVs; multi-UAV coordination; flight performance and aerodynamic optimization; the development of practical applications; and flight safety and low-altitude airspace management.
To promote long-term cooperation, Mr. Vu Quang Hung proposed that Macquarie University and its Australian partners explore the establishment of R&D facilities, testing centers, software development units, and UAV equipment manufacturing facilities at Da Nang Hi-Tech Park, in collaboration with local universities.
Professor Richard Han said he would hold further discussions with business partners, including DroneX, on the possibility of establishing a joint research center in Da Nang.
Both sides agreed to maintain professional exchanges, identify feasible practical applications, and seek capable industrial partners to implement the proposed initiatives.
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The series of activities in Sydney reflects Da Nang’s strategic direction of linking investment promotion and scientific research cooperation with practical development needs.
Following the working visit, the city’s relevant agencies will continue to assess the feasibility of piloting long-range Wi-Fi technology on Son Tra Peninsula and in Hoa Vang Commune.
They will also identify specific UAV application requirements for further discussions with Macquarie University, as well as work with Vietnamese and Australian airlines to analyze market data for the Da Nang - Western Sydney route.